I am writing in response to the two letters to the editor on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The letters discuss my application for superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools while seeking re-election as District 3 commissioner.

The reason my application is public knowledge is due to my commitment to the transparency of elected officials. It was my decision to be upfront and transparent and let the community know I applied for the position. My primary reason was to encourage other candidates for District 3.

Should I have succeeded at gaining the new position and had to remove myself from the election, it would leave viable candidates in the race. As an update my name is not moving forward and therefore I am no longer in consideration for superintendent.

The community should also know that from the day I filed my application to the day I found out I was no longer under consideration, I did not seek donations for re-election. During that same time period I did talk to one group and I informed them of my superintendent application. I believe in being transparent and upfront with the public about what I am doing, I think they deserve as much.

In closing I have to ask what is wrong in pursuing opportunities as they present themselves? If I did not look forward I would still be working on my paper route.

Dennis Fraizer

Westminster

The writer is a Republican county commissioner in District 3 seeking re-election.